The Latest News from Our Field

We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction. Sign up here to receive weekly updates straight to your inbox.

Policy News Roundup: July 20, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the White House's new response plan to address xylazine.

Research News Roundup: July 20, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on trends in opioid-related deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wave of Unauthorized Vaping Products Enters the U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is unable to control the flow of unauthorized disposable vaping products into the country from China, The Associated Press reports. The number of e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has almost tripled to more than 9,000 since 2020.

U.N. Report: Number of People with Substance Use Disorders Skyrocketed Over Decade

The number of people with substance use disorders skyrocketed to 39.5 million globally in 2021, a 45% increase over 10 years, according to a new report from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime.

San Francisco Could Become First U.S. City to Require Pharmacies to Always Carry Naloxone

San Francisco could become the first U.S. city to require all its pharmacies to always carry the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, according to The Associated Press.

Policy News Roundup: June 29, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including thousands of illegal flavored vapes coming to the U.S. from China.

Research News Roundup: June 29, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including evaluating longitudinal relationships between parental monitoring and substance use.

New Report Shows Opioid Settlement Amounts Vary Widely Across the Nation

A new report from KFF Health News shows for the first time how much local governments are receiving from opioid settlements, revealing large differences among localities.

Criminal Justice Reform Groups Say Flavored Tobacco Product Ban Would Lead to Overpolicing

A coalition of criminal justice reform groups is urging the federal government to reconsider the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed ban on flavored tobacco products, The Hill reports. The groups warn the ban would lead to more overpolicing in communities of color.

Expert Panel Recommends Routine Screening of Adults for Anxiety Disorder

New recommendations by an expert panel call for routine screening of adults ages 19 to 64 for anxiety disorders, CNN reports.

Policy News Roundup: June 22, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including documents made public that reveal the opioid settlement amounts paid to localities.

Research News Roundup: June 22, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a review of multidisciplinary strategies for preventing opioid use and escalation by targeting mental health symptoms and conditions for youth at high risk.

Health Officials Say More Research is Needed to Maximize Uses of Fentanyl Test Strips

Federal health officials say more research is needed to maximize the use of fentanyl test strips, STAT reports.

Only 25% of Teen Residential Addiction Treatment Facilities Offer Buprenorphine

A new study finds just one-fourth of residential addiction treatment facilities that serve teens offers buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder, STAT reports.

Almost 15% of U.S. Children Were Treated for Mental Health Disorders in 2021

Almost 15% of U.S. children were treated for mental health disorders in 2021, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Policy News Roundup: June 15, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including federal officials' call to expand access to and research on fentanyl test strips.

Research News Roundup: June 15, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the association between nicotine vaping and other substance use among adolescents.

National Standards for Peer Worker Certifications published by SAMHSA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, published national model standards for substance use, mental health and family peer worker certifications on Tuesday.

Suboxone Manufacturer Settles with States for $102.5 Million

Indivior, the maker of the medication for opioid use disorder Suboxone, settled with multiple states and the District of Columbia for $102.5 million over its alleged anticompetitive practices, the Washington Post reports.

Vast Majority of People Using Substances in New York City Test Positive for Fentanyl

A new study found that over 80% of people in New York City who use substances tested positive for fentanyl, even though only 18% used it intentionally.

Policy News Roundup: June 8, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including SAMHSA publishing their National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification.

Research News Roundup: June 8, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the association between nicotine vaping and other substance use among adolescents in the United States.

Experts Say States Should Stop Criminalizing Substance Use in Pregnancy

A growing number of experts are calling for changes to laws that criminalize substance use in pregnancy, NBC News reports.

Federal Court Approves Plan for OxyContin Maker to Settle Opioid Legal Claims

A federal court on Tuesday approved a plan for Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, to settle thousands of legal claims related to the opioid crisis.

Proposed Measure Would Make Fentanyl Trafficking a National Security Threat

A proposed bipartisan measure would make fentanyl trafficking a national security threat, The Hill reports.

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